CVE-2018-18703 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-18703 affecting PhpTpoint Mailing Server Using File Handling 1.0. Discover how attackers exploit Arbitrary File Read vulnerabilities and find mitigation steps.
PhpTpoint Mailing Server Using File Handling 1.0 version contains multiple instances of Arbitrary File Read vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to access sensitive files on the system through directory traversal.
Understanding CVE-2018-18703
What is CVE-2018-18703?
The PhpTpoint Mailing Server Using File Handling 1.0 version has vulnerabilities that enable unauthorized access to critical system files by exploiting directory traversal.
The Impact of CVE-2018-18703
These vulnerabilities can be exploited to bypass the login page and gain access to sensitive information stored on the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-18703
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerabilities in PhpTpoint Mailing Server Using File Handling 1.0 allow attackers to perform Arbitrary File Read actions, compromising system security.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: PhpTpoint Mailing Server Using File Handling 1.0
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities by manipulating parameters such as coninb, consent, contrsh, condrft, or conspam in the Mailserver_filesystem/home.php file.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable or restrict access to sensitive files and directories.
- Implement input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the software to address known vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches provided by the software vendor to mitigate the vulnerabilities in PhpTpoint Mailing Server Using File Handling 1.0.